Kimchi Avocado Toast (Printable Version)
Creamy avocado and spicy kimchi layered on crispy sourdough for a bold, satisfying bite.
# What You Need:
→ Bread
01 - 2 slices sourdough or whole grain bread, toasted
→ Toppings
02 - 1 ripe avocado
03 - ½ cup (about 2.5 oz) Napa cabbage kimchi, chopped
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
05 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
06 - 2 teaspoons chopped green onions
07 - Salt and pepper, to taste
→ Optional Garnishes
08 - Red pepper flakes
09 - Drizzle of sesame oil
# How to Make It:
01 - Toast the bread slices to your preferred level of crispness using a toaster or grill pan.
02 - Halve the avocado, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a small bowl. Add lime juice, salt, and pepper, then mash until nearly smooth.
03 - Divide the mashed avocado evenly and spread a generous layer over each toasted bread slice.
04 - Top each toast with an equal portion of chopped kimchi, spreading it across the surface.
05 - Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions over each toast. Add red pepper flakes or a light drizzle of sesame oil if desired.
06 - Plate and serve right away while the toast is still warm and crisp.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The contrast between rich avocado and fiery fermented kimchi wakes up every corner of your palate in a way that plain toast never will.
- It requires zero cooking skill and almost zero cleanup, making it the ideal recipe for anyone afraid of their own kitchen.
02 -
- Kimchi continues to ferment in the fridge, so older kimchi will be sourer and punchier, which can either be a problem or a delicious bonus depending on your taste.
- Avocado browns quickly once exposed to air, so do not mash it more than fifteen minutes before assembling or the lime juice alone will not save you.
03 -
- Warm the kimchi slightly in a pan before topping your toast because cold kimchi straight from the fridge dulls the flavors and makes the avocado feel lukewarm by comparison.
- A tiny drizzle of sesame oil at the very end, just a few drops, creates an aromatic finish that makes this taste like it came from a cafe rather than your counter.